Halloween: An American Holiday, an American History

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“Lesley Bannatyne’s fascinating book . . . will be widely appealing to anyone who ever wondered where witches, trick-or-treating, and jack-o-lanterns truly came from. It is by far the most efficient book on the history of Halloween to be had today.”
–Alison Guss, senior producer,”The Haunted History of Halloween,” The History Channel

“An excellent resource for research into the history of holidays . . . in the US
. . . Highly Advisable.”
–The Book Report

“Deserves attention as a Advisable library acquisition with years of ‘life’ to its information.”
–The Midwest Book Review

“Overflows with rich and provocative details of ritual, feasts, superstition, and devilment.”
–North Carolina Historical Review

Halloween has evolved from the Celtic celebrations of 2,000 years ago to turn out to be today the fastest-growing holiday in the country. This, the only book to completely cover All Hallow’s Eve, from its beginnings to the present, examines the ancient origins in addition to its traditions and celebrations, from costuming to bobbing for apples. Jack-o-lanterns, black cats, and witches are explained. Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins lurk in the back of each and every page.

The book traces the contributions of The united states’s immigrants to the holiday, documenting the beliefs each and every ethnic group has added to the mix. Related recipes, poems, songs, and photos perfectly complement the meticulously documented text. The result is the most educational and entertaining examination of Halloween, its myths, and its truths.

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